WCS-999 Wireless Microphone System

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Model number: WCS999
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Maximize the audio from your camcorder and portable audio recorder with the WCS-999 wireless microphone system. The system features a transmission range up to 150 feet.

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The WCS-999 wireless microphone system is for use with video camcorders and portable audio recorders. The system features a transmission range up to 150 feet, depending on conditions, and a 900 MHz FM transmission for high-quality sound. The complete kit includes a lavalier microphone, transmitter, receiver and monitoring earphone, three channels with a selector switch for low interference and a compact, lightweight design.

Ideal for Pressman® portable audio recorders

captures lectures and speeches, good for music and nature study

Electret condenser microphone design

for high quality and small size

Plug-in power

for compatible Sony microphones, no need for separate mic battery

Monitoring earphone

lets you hear what's being recorded; plugs into wireless receiver

900 MHz wide FM transmission

for outstanding sound quality, excellent frequency response (100 -- 15,000 Hz) and extended dynamic range (more than 78 dB)

Lets you record voices up to 150 feet away

depending on environment and transmission conditions

Supplied lavalier microphone

is tiny and unobtrusive, clips onto shirt or tie

Omni-directional

microphone pattern picks up sound from all directions

Wireless receiver

plugs into camcorder or audio recorder mic input; easily clips onto clothing, camcorder hand strap or shoulder strap

Mic mixing

lets the camera operator and the subject both be recorded; requires a second microphone, optional, such as the Sony ECM-T145

Switchable transmission channel

lets you choose the channel with clear, noise-free sound

Ideal for video camcorders--

captures the voices of family members on vacation, in sporting events, at recitals, birthdays and weddings

Built-in windscreen

helps reduce the microphone's pickup of wind noise

Pocket-sized wireless transmitter

is easy to hide, clips onto clothing for unobtrusive use

Three transmission channels

enable you to choose another channel if you encounter interference

Compact, lightweight design--

the antennas are built into the transmitter and receiver

Product Specifications

General Specifications

  • Antenna : Built-in
  • Battery Life : Approximately 20 hours with Sony Alkaline battery
  • Carrier Frequency : 912 -- 915MHz; Channel 1: 912.900MHz; Channel 2: 913.800MHz; Channel 3: 914.400 MHz
  • Dynamic Range : More than 78dB
  • Earphone Cord Length : Approx. 18" (45cm)
  • Earphone Jack : Monaural mini plug
  • Frequency Response : 100 -- 15,000Hz
  • MODULATION : FM
  • Maximum Sound Pressure Level : more than 114dB SPL
  • Mic Input : Stereo minijack with plug-in power
  • Microphone Cord Length : Approx. 39" (1 meter)
  • Microphone Directivity : Omni-Directional
  • Mix Mixing Jack : Monaural mini plug
  • Monitor Output Level : Approx. 2 mW, 16 ohms
  • Oscillator : SAW resonator
  • Output Cord Length : Approx. 18" (450mm)
  • Output Impedance : 1 kohm
  • Output Level : -55.2, ±4 dBm (0 dBm = 1 mW/Pa, 1,000Hz)
  • Output Plug : Monaural miniplug
  • Power Requirements : DC 1.5V, requires AA battery (not supplied)
  • RF Power : 94 dBµ V/m at 3 m, complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15
  • Range : up to 150 feet, depending on environment and transmission conditions, including obstructions and other RF sources
  • Signal Processing : Expander

In the Box

  • Electret condenser microphone, Dynamic earphone

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Reviewer: josephBHG (NY)

Date 26-Feb-2010

I've had this product for3-6 months

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Seriously awful

Pros: None

Cons: Expensive, bad sound quality

Wow, this product was a massive disappointment. I wanted it to do something simple, just let me do tutorial video recordings. Literally, me standing in front of a screen, not moving, but using the lapel mic to ensure good quality audio recording. I figured for over $100 this system would provide it. It's unusable. The sound is horrible, muffled and static-y. I can't imagine how poor the sound quality would be if I were actually moving around, because standing three feet from the camera, motionless, the sound quality is worse than if I use the internal mic in the camera! What a waste of money.

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Reviewer: Wynand (South Africa)

Date 4-May-2010

I've had this product for1-3 months

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Big dissapointment

Pros: Fair price

Cons: Unusable - too much static

Based on Sony's reputation, I reckoned this would be a great product, and I bought 2 of these. Both the same: it is unusable due to the amount of static/noise, even at very short distances. An expensive mistake.

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Reviewer: Penner (Niagara on the Lake , ON)

Date 20-Mar-2012

I've had this product for2-5 years

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Worst Sony Product Ever

Pros: None

Cons: The whole Unit

This unit is terrible, bought it to do some video work and it crackles and pops. Do not waist your money. Always thought sony was made a good product, guess my opinion has changed. Waisted $200.00.

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Reviewer: Meeper

Date 22-Dec-2008

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50% Static

Have just used a few times- and will admit that there may be something I don't know- but so far I have used the mic on every channel at distances of only 10 to 20 feet and there is terrible static. Sitting completely still was not too bad- but I expected a lot more.

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Reviewer: Trainertos (Brampton, Ontario)

Date 4-Feb-2011

I've had this product for1-3 months

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Very Bad Static

Pros: Looks nice, discreet

Cons: Everything

If you like wasting 6hrs of your day to shoot a 2 min video - this mic might be for you! (3 hrs, 20 takes, 3 hrs to cut and trim at home all static spots). Tried everything, FM interference off, dryer sheet to clothes, switched channels, new batteries always...booo Sony!

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